I'd really be shocked if people complain about this.
this is a 9$ increase over 2 years.
Anyone who is going to complain about spending 9 extra dollars to help their team probably has no place spending the money on the tickets period.
"wpr" wrote:
Sorry it is a whole lot more than just the $9. GB has raised the tickets prices numerous times in the past 15 years. (They try to do it every other year but they skipped last year due to the economy. I don't know about you but we have not rebounded from last year yet but the Packers certainly will.)
link Basically they raise prices just because they and the other NFL teams can. I take it with a grain of salt that they need to remain competitive. GB is not noted for getting into bidding wars for players. They try to stay in the middle of the NFL when it comes to ticket pricing. But all that means is half the franchises raise prices one year. The rest the following year.
I checked some notes and in 1995 end zone tickets were $23. By 2005 that had increased to $54. An increase of 225% (22.5% a year. Each and every year.) That is a pretty hefty inflation increase even for the entertainment industry. Next year the tickets will be $67 each. A 278% increase or an avg of 18.6% each and every year.
In addition to Packer tickets, I buy, gas, meals, lodging, and often times souvenirs. It all adds up and then keeps adding up.
I really do not mind supporting the Packers. I do not mind rate increases but keep in mind that the REAL ticket price is 50% more for the "Gold Package" ticket holders as they are required to pay full price for a preseason game. ($402 for two regular season games and these are the cheap seats.) Many ticket-holders don't attend the preseason games since the starters play so little. I don't mind watching a preseason game. I like seeing the rookies and others trying to earn a slot on the team. A couple of years ago we were running late and missed the opening drive of the game. Rodgers threw a TD pass on the 1st play and the offensive starters then sat the rest of the game. We just laughed about it. What I do mind is having to pay full price for something that is less than "NFL quality".
I know dfoster wants to jack the prices up even more. He is entitled to his opinion. I just don't see GB using the extra revenue to run out and pick up a lot of high priced free agents. They will simply put the money in the bank and save it for a rainy day.
The Green Bay Packers released financial information that shows a $20.1 million profit for the fiscal year that ended March 31.
"gbguy20" wrote:
"Despite the tough economic conditions, team officials emphasized that it would have no impact on the franchise's football operations. 'We have placed no restriction on football in terms of what they need to be successful,' Murphy said. 'We are continuing to provide them all of the resources they need to sign players and be competitive on the field.'
At the same time, the team is sound financially, team officials said. The Packers' Preservation Fund, a piggy-bank of sorts for the franchise, remains at $127.5 million."
Regardless, the Packers' financial information doesn't do a lot to support the owners' claim that they're in any kind of desperate financial straits. If anything, it suggests that they're just not making quite as much money as they're all used to making.
link One of the reasons for the possible lockout is to get the prices for players salaries back in line. If that happens will they lower ticket prices? Not hardly.